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Colonnade Wins Mention in State Press Meeting Ten from Farmville At Washington; Kaleidoscope Wins Colonnade, quarterly magazine was .selected for honorable mention among college magazines in the state a- ihe meeting of the tiia Intercollegiate Press Association in Washington on Nov. 10 and 11. At the same lime announei mints were made of the other winning publications of nia colleges and universities. Ten students, eight from the staff of The Rotunda and two from the Colonnade n-presented ParmvUlA for the meet. Rotunda ill:- gates were Dorothy Rollins and Pat Gibson from the editorial stall and Josa Carlton. atulw Mane Allen from the business s'aff Others from Ihe Rota staff were Mildred Callis. Bttfl Ferguson. Sara Seward. Mi ry Bite Simmons. Lucy Blackwell and Frances Alvis. Johnny I v bl k and Jane Rosenberger were Colonnade delegates. Tills «M the thirteenth annual meeting of the V. I. P. A. which <va rounded tl Farmville in 1928. meeting vaa officially opened on Friday afternoon with departmental round table meetings. Following thest Brwln Dain Canaham. head of the Washington bureau of the Christian Science Monitor, spoke on A Day In the Life of a Washington Newspaperman." Round table discussions re held again on Saturday morning. At Ihe banquet Drew Pearson, news columnist of the Washington Mi'rry-Go-Round" was guest speaker. Social features included a football game of American University vs. Blue Ridge and the banquet at American U., conventlon host. Time not otherwise nated was spent in sight seei .g. Other publication awards placed The Kaleidoscope of HampdenSydney in first place for Class B annuals. The Bugle of Virginia Polytechnic Institute won In the Class A annuals and the Intermonont of Virginia Intermont College in Class C annuals. Newspapers placing first in their relectlve A. B. and C Classes were < oliege Topics of the University <t Virginia. Hollins College's Stu■ lit Life, and Stratford College's Traveller. Continued on Page 4
H.-S.-S T. (\ Practice Debnte Question Hampden-Sydney College and S. T. C will have a practice debate tonight at 8 o'clock in the small auditorium. Frances Keek and Marie Allen will represen' S. T. C. and will support the negative side of the question. "Resolved that the United States should follow a policy of strict 'economic and military 1 Isolation toward all nations engaged In armed international or civil conflict." Edward Young and Strother Crockett will uphold the afnlrmatlve side of tin :i This dewill prepare the debaters for further work on the national Pi Kappa Delta debate question. Arrangements for debates with other schools are now being planned.
Siberian Singers Will Make Fourth Lyceum The Siberian Singers will render a program of songs and music cf old Russia for the second ly(-cum number on November 21 in the s T. C. auditorium The performance will begin at 8 o'clock. This will be the fourth program Died at S. T. C. and will be under the direction of Nicholas Vasllleff. At previous appearances the chorus have given their Interit tons of Russian life In the 00 turnes of that country.
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Don't Mind Interrupt-Ws That New Library Is Formally Opened Different 9n9 Better Annual Just get yourself comfortably situated; feet propped on the foot ol the bed. pillows just right after untold effort, and apple in one band and mouth ready to begin crunching, your psychology book in the other hand, and light heart that comes of having finally gotten to the point of studying even before study hour beams,that lesson you've been eluding for so long beating on the chest—and don't you know that inevitable knock comes on your door, and that just as inevitably a head pok(a in your door chirping familiarly "Don't you want to subscribe to the "Virginian" now? There is a quiit gnashing of teeth as you Ingly look up. all the while reserving a very special place in your own private hall of horrors for the intruder For it doesn't even take amoeba brains to recognize the opening line of this chant. "Aw lemme alone, can'tcha?. I'm broke and besides I'm busy, go way." you plead. But's to no avail. Those gals have got some, thing to sell and a spirit to do or tin So you turn your eyes back to the printed page, resolved martvr-like to be moderately tolerant of the incessant static now disturbing on the other side of the room. But the interference perllatl getting more and more penetiating until at last the prescribed program is completely obliterated and. with a sigh you resign to fate--in the guise of a member of the Virginian' staff. Well, what is this "Virginian" any way. and why is it so special that it's a matter of life or death that I get one now?" you query. Her leading question gets you involved in all sorts of bargaining having to do with reductions of prices, payments, and even a January dance that is somehowtied up with it all. Bit by bit your dazed faculties begin to grasp the
significance of some of it. Then your lower jaw which has been slightly out of place for the duration of this lecture, snap Into place with a crack--only to open again on a barrage of exclamations and questions as you turn on your assailant. "Dance, did you say to help pay for the annual? That's just what we need. Why hasn't somebody thought of It before? Wonderful! And it helps us to get it a dollar cheaper if enough people subscribe? Oh yes. I know how much fun annuals are. I wouldn't take the world for my old ones. I've had so many grand times looking and laughing at them. They even get better with age. "Wait a minute. Let me borrow some money from Suzy so I can buy mine now. You mean. I don't have to pay more than a dollar now and can pay the rest later? Marvelous--Saved from the agonies of a doctor!" As your former aggressor, now turned your best friend, leaves, you settle back into position oblivious of such dtealls as pillows that have slipped down, an apple that has rolled to the floor, and an afore-mentloned look that has been entirely forgotten; you feel the delicious satisfaction! <so characteristically feminine) of having succumbed to that ever irresistible urge to strike a good bargain. "Think, a $5 value for only $4." And that my children, is just exactly the moral of this little tale. The 1940 year book of Farmville S. T. C. is precisely that--a real bargain; and what's more though they are not revealing the layout, we hear It's quite different --everybody's cooperation-a bet! ter than ever Virginian for a more comfortable than ever price. Come on folks! Let's do our part subscribing now!
Commissions View Richmond Paper Campus Fashions Uses Faculty Snap Correct, Incorrect Outfits Shown
Picture Used On Armistice Day
As their usual monthly program A four-column picture made fcr the Freshman Class the Soph- from a snapshot taken by Miss omore Commission gave a fashion Llla London. Farmville math show in the small auditorium, on teacher, appeared on the front Tuesday. November 14 at 9:30 p. page of the News Leader for Satin. urday, Nov. 11. The picture of the The fashion show, showing the Belleau Wood Cemetery near Chalight and wrong outfits for par- teau Thierry, France, was snapped ticular school occasions, was di- by Miss London when she and rected by Mar} Lou Shannon and Miss Willie London and Miss May Wertz. Sophomores modeled Carrie Sutherlin were touring in the correct dn ss, while members France several years ago. Of the Freshman class modeled the Last Saturday's being Armisincorrect dress. Judges were Mary tice Day gave Miss London the Kal herine Dodson, Betsy Jen- idea to send the snap to the Richnings Frances Rosebro. and Ellen mond paper. The cemetery, one of Kbel. the six American cemeteries for Appropriate clothes were mod- Wcrld War dead in France, covers I led by the Sophomores for the 34 acres of ground. Two other following occasions: dates In the American cemeteries are in Bel' Rcc". bowling, walks to Long- gium and England. wood, lyceum. breakfast. Senior The News Leader used the picdance, classes, afternoon teas, ly- ture of the cemetery along with ; turns and plays, class productions, off for the holidays, Mardi another of some Richmond Coltudents. The pictures bore Oral Founder's Day, horseback riding, and commencement. The the caption: Armistice Day—Anmodi Is for these were Helen other Road to Ago—Let's Keep Went/.. Martha Cottrell. Libby These Boys from Tills End In a Carti i. Edna Harris. Margaret Franklin. Jane Engleby. May { French Cemetery. Wmn. Alice Cogburn. Mary Jane Ritchie, Mary Katherine Zehmer,' Cottie Radspinner. Oay Ward Hiown, Dol Lawrence, Louisa Sanford, and Norma Wood. i ihmen modeling the lnap-: Freshman class sponsored th« propnatt dress for these occa- Armistice Day program In chapel sions were Lillian Agnew, Sara Saturday, November 11. 1939. Currie. Roberta Grigg. Jean WarBrahms' "Lullaby" and "Tirirlek, Shirley Turner, Betty Barnes tomba." a Metropolitan folk song, Betty Perry, Jerry Smith. Carolyn were the selections sung by the Minnick. Jeanne Sears. Frances Freshmen. "German Dance" and "Death and the Maiden" by Farhan. Robin Hennlng. Ruth Pal- Shubert. and Exaudet's "Mlnuet"nit r Eleanor Folk and Frances were the numbers played by the Mallory. A similar fashion show Orchestra. Peggy Bellus sang "Home IH jponsored about this time last Thoughts from Abroad " vi ;u by the commission.
Freshmen Sponsor For Chapel Program
Official Program Fs Held in Auditorium; Open House Follows
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Dramatic Groups To Stage "Dear Brutus"
This Friday Night
The new library of Farmville State Teachers College was opened formally to the public in a cerMliiition: Be sure and get emony held Thursday, November' your ticket to "Dear Brutus", 9, at 2:30 in the mam auditorium of the college. Mr. James M. so that you will get good seats. Grainger, chairman of the facul- Tickets went on reserve today ty committee on arrangements, at White's Drug Store. Scrape presided over the program. Speakers for the occasion were ,ip fifty cents, and if you haven't promised someone already, Dr. Howard A. Dawson, of Washington. D. C« director of rural buy yours at the table in the service of the National Education hall. Association; Mr. Carl M. White, head librarian of the University of North Carolina; Dr. J. L. Jarman,' president of Farmville S. T. C.I | and Mr. Norman L. Webb, traveling engineer for P. W. A. Dr. Dawson spoke on "A Century of Progress in Teacher Edu-1 cation. He gave a short history of the teaching profession, and discussed some of the current issues of public teaching. Mr. White spoke on "Significance of the LiMr. Alfred H. Slrick. head of brary in College Life". "A library the music department has anis not merely a building full of nounced the completion of plans books, but an organ of personal- for this year of the choral organity to the student and faculty", izations, the first large program he said and further stated that being the annual Christmas conthree essentials to any school are cert on December 17, at which good teachers, good students, and time the Washington and Lee a good library. Glee Club will be guest and Joint Dr. Jarman. whose subject was performer. "The Library in the Growth of a | University of Virginia Glee Club College Plant", told of some In- will return for the spring concert teresting facts about the growth on March 29 at which time the of Farmville S. T. C. It was first O^ee Club of Duke University will taken over by the state in 1884 as also be present. the State Female Normal School, Junior and Senior A Capella and was the first teacher training Choirs will sing November 22 at institute to be established in the the State Teachers College at the South. John Marshall Hotel in RichThe program also included a mond; the Junior A Capella will selection by the College Choir, De- sing at Darlington Heights High Koven's "Recessional". Miss Irene School on November 17. Leake sang "Fulfillment." There are one hundred twentyOpen house was held in the li- eight students in the College Choir brary in the afternoon from 4 un- and Choral Club, with thirty singtil 6 o'clock and from 7:30 until 10 ers in the Junior and Senior A o'clock at night. The building was Capellas. Three quartettes and open to the public at this time, seven student directors are now and refreshments were served. being prepared to direct various Members of the library staff units in concerts. acted as hostesses for the occasion. Other members of the faculty assisting Mr. Grainger on the library committee were Miss Mary M. Snead. head librarian: Miss The Wesley Foundation gave a Llla London, Dr. J. E. Walmsley. Miss Leola Wheeler, and Dr. J. P. supper on Sunday night. Noveinbei 12 for the Methodist Young People's League. The Hampden-Sydney boys had charge of the proCommixslonx Make Merry gram and used "Armistice Day" With Song n' Food as their theme. Thanksgiving will be celebrated "I'll have another dog," ex- with a play. "The Pilgrim's claimed one enthusiastic girl last Thanksgiving^' on November 18 Thursday evening, Nov. 9 bout 6 under the capable direction o'clock. A dog — another one? of Elizabeth Ann Parker. The east It seems that the dog in ques- is as follows: Drucilla played by tion was of the species which the Allene Overby; Penelope Jean biologists would classify as "canls Moyei; Johanna. Mildred Harry; ingeus". Now, have you got it? Evangeline, Doris Chestnut. Mary. That's right, you're right. Twas a Mildred Bowen; Anne. Charlotte hot dog the young lady desired. Hi' ham; Prudence, Betty Reid Vou see, it was this-a-way: Last Maria, Dot Johnson; Elizabeth year's Freshman Commission was Virginia Howell. Pnscilla I winding up Its activities by enter- Lou Boyctte taining the recently elected Other ehanietei n fioni Knshman Commission with a pic- Hampden-Sydney and Farmville nic at the cabin at Longwood. Mary Katherine DodsOO i IB Such a picnic is a tradition with charge ol costumes with (lew the old commission. Hardy Kiimon god Hallie HillsHot dogs, potato chips, pickles, man as her committee hot chocolate, apples and buns Lillian Wahab and Lillian Qer« were the order of the affair. And. man are in charge of staging, while believe it or not, the hot chocolate Virginia Simmons and tfarjoria wasn't burnt ito you who don't Holt are working tOfetbei OB understand the significance of this propei mint we add: the hot chocolate is usually burnt at the cabin on account of how as because it's cooked ovei an open fire. The success of the hot chocolate is attributed to that home ec major, Beezle Towns*nd 'lesson for toSally Dunlap was elected i day: Take Home Ec.i dent of the Pie-bvienan .Student After eating stuff and stuff and association at a supper meeting more stuff, play and song were at the church Sunday night, Novtin- keynote of the entertainment ember 12. Marjorie Rice will that followed, the old girls teach- as VI' v. Mary Jane ing the newer ones the character- spinm Ritchie was chosen a reportei istic songs of Farmville.
Choir Christmas Cantata Is Dec. 17 W. & L Glee Club Will Also Perform
MetrV dists Will (iive Thanksgiving Play
Presbyterian Group Elects New Officers
Miss Leola Wheeler Predicts Play Will Be a Great Success '"Dear Brutus" by Sir James Btrrie wil be presented by the S. T. c. Dramatic Club and the Hampden-Sydney Jongleurs as the annual lull play. Friday night. Nov. 17. in the main auditorium at 8 p. m. The stage and lighting crew are working literally day and night to complete the props necessary. This phase of the production is most important since much depends on the effectiveness of the scenery. Lighting heads are Helen Jeffries and Addison Campbell. Staging head. Dell Warren, costumer. Anna Maxey; and prop head. Sudie Dtinton. are also on the job. Miss Leola Wheeler, director.
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tress of the play and has openly expressed thai she feels that the play will be a success Particularly fine la Lex Allison's performance as the eccentric Lob. whom Students of Shakespeare will reeopni/e as Puck. John Pancake, as Dearth the "middle-aged and done for" artist is forever sampling the Port, and Jerry Smith, as his daughter, Is truly a discovery. .justifying the confidence with which Miss Wheeler selected her. Bob Engle should turn in a good performance as the Casanova, and his is truly a lesson to the omnipresent self-styled masb i- of the "line" Peggy Bellas and Jane McGinnis give him excellent support. In the supporting eiust are Sarah Currie Bl Mrs. Dearth, Dot Eades and Tedo Savage a.s the elderly Mr and Mrs. Coade. and finally Keith Eubank as the rascally butler and Peggy Watklns, as Lady Caroline. The theme of the play lies in a quotation from Shakespeare "The fault, dear Brutus is not in our stars but in ourselves that we are uncle] lings". The play proceeds to show that there is something in the individual that shapes his course in life, and that taking the wrong turning la not influential in shaping ones character. Barrie ;ii Oil most whimsical brings out Ihis fact by weaving into the plot a mysterious wood In which all the characters of the play receive the chance to take a different The reSUltl are both humorous and tragic.
Dramatic Apprentices Give "The Bad Penny" Ihe Had Penny" a one-act play by Raehaal Fields was preented by the ApprenUoea to the oup of tin- Dramatic Club Wednesday night, Novembei | The ' ■ I Included Eleanor Folk. ., K iti 1 UC] '1 in ker. Margaret; Ul Betty Youngburg. Chubb) Heard, head of ,p directed the
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